Care Resources

Campus Resources

Pitt Police
For immediate emergencies, call the Pitt Police at 412-624-2121 or dial 911

University Counseling Center
Phone: 412-648-7930 
After-Hours Counseling Phone Numbers:
General Mental Health Crisis Response:  412-648-7930
Sexual Assault Response: 412-648-7856

Disability Resources and Services
Phone: 412-648-7890 

Student Health Services
Phone: 412-383-1800

Helping Students in Distress 
Food Resources

The Pitt Pantry
The Pitt Pantry is open to all Pitt students with a valid Pitt ID. They provide food and basic necessities, such as toothpaste free of charge.

Emergency Meal Assistance
Created in 2020, Pitt’s emergency meal assistance provides assistance to address food insecurity across campus. To learn more and to access emergency meal assistance, please contact the Care and Resource Support Office at 412-624-5756 or PittCares@pitt.edu.

SNAP
If you are enrolled at least half time (six credits per semester), you may also qualify for public food assistance through SNAP (formerly known as food stamps).

Pittsburgh Food Bank Directory

Community Assistance Resources

Review the Pitt and Community Assistance Resources Library Guide for an up-to-date list of local resources for students seeking housing, health, and/or food assistance.

211 of Southwestern PA: Helps residents of SW PA connect to several food, housing, financial, and other resources in the community.

Reporting Resources

Pitt Concern Connection

Please use the Pitt Concern Connection to report a bias incident involving a member of the University of Pittsburgh community or University facilities. Bias incidents may include, but are not limited to, incidents of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation prohibited by University Policies, Procedures, and Practices, including those related to sexual misconduct. 

You may submit this report form anonymously. However, please be advised, without presented contact information, we are unable to provide follow-up, and the University’s options for response may be limited. Click here for additional information regarding Anonymous Reporting, Confidentiality, and Retaliation is also available prior to reporting. 

For questions related to reporting bias incidents, contact the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX for additional information.

 

Office of Civil Rights and Title IX 

The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX assists in responding to and addressing reports of harassment and discriminations. The office oversees policies and processes to respond to bias incidents. 

To reach a Title IX specialist, email titleixcoordinator@pitt.edu

 

Pitt Police Department 

Administrative Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

On-Campus Emergency: ext. 4-2121 

Off-Campus Emergency: 412-624-2121 

Non-Emergency: 412-624-4040 

Crisis Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone number: 1-800-273-8255 
Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges and make a successful transition to adulthood.

Allegheny County Information/Referral/Emergency Services
24-hour service for help with MH/MR/D&A emergencies
Phone: 412-350-4457 

re:solve Crisis Network
Answers 24 hours per day for emergency mental health counseling and access to mobile mental health assistance, walk-in service available
Phone: 1-888-YOU-CAN or 1-888-796-8226

Area Agency on Aging Protective Services
24-hour hotline to report abuse, exploitation, and neglect of older adults. Also assists with issues involving self-neglect and abandonment.
Phone: 412-350-6905 or 1-800-344-4319 or 1-800-490-8505

ChildLine
Phone: 1-800-932-0313
Allegheny County DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families: 412-473-2000 

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
24-hour crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy for victims of sexual assault 
Phone: 1-866-363-7273 

Center for Victims Hotline
24-hour support and crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling for individuals, communities, schools, and the workplace.
Phone: 412-482-3240 or 1-866-644-2882

United Way 211 Southwest
Information and referral services providing problem solving and referrals to over 8500 health and human services
Phone: 2-1-1 or 1-888-5535778

Alle-Kiski HOPE Center
Phone: 1-888-299-HOPE or 1-888-299-4673

Crisis Center North
Phone: 412-364-5556 or 1-866-782-0911  

Woman's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-687-8005

Center for Victims
Phone: 1-866-644-2882 

Womanspace East, Inc.
Phone: 412-765-2661

Sexual Misconduct Support Resources

Care Advocates* 

Confidential options counseling for Pitt students impacted by incidents of identity-based bias, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of misconduct (including sexual misconduct). Click here to book a confidential advocacy appointment. 

 

University Counseling Centers (All Students, By Campus)* 

Individual counseling provides an opportunity for you to meet individually with a mental health professional (psychologist, social worker, licensed professional counselor, advanced-level graduate trainee in psychology or social work) to explore a variety of concerns or difficulties. 

Campus Contact Information:

Pittsburgh, 412-648-7930; After Hours: 412-648-7930 x1 

Bradford, 814-368-3211; After Hours: 814-362-4623 

Greensburg, 724-836-9870; After Hours: 724-836-9865 

Johnstown, 814-269-7119; After Hours: 814-269-7233

 

Office of Civil Rights and Title IX 

The Civil Rights and Title IX team actively responds to reports of bias, ensures that policies and processes are followed, and provides critical education to reduce harmful incidents within our campus community. Bias incidents may include, but are not limited to, incidents of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, as well as those related to sexual misconduct. 

As part of the University’s response to bias incident reports, and regardless of whether there has been a request for formal disciplinary or law enforcement action, the University may impose interim measures or offer accommodations to address issues that impact a community member’s educational, living, or work environments. Such interim measures and accommodations are available to all parties involved in the bias incident reported. 

These interim measures can often be put in place very quickly, prior to a resolution of a report or external criminal proceeding. Once imposed, the University will take necessary action to enforce the implemented measures. Anyone who becomes aware of, or has a concern about, a community member’s failure to follow any University-imposed interim measure or accommodation should report this concern to our office. 

Email: titleixcoordinator@pitt.edu 

Phone: 412-648-7860

 

Thrive @ Pitt 

Your well-being influences your ability to flourish and thrive. While we all come from various backgrounds, have different experiences, and face distinct challenges, learning to improve and maintain the various areas of your well-being can help you overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.

 

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR)* 

PAAR provides comprehensive supportive services including counseling, advocacy, assistance in obtaining a Sexual Violence Protection Order, and a 24/7 free confidential hotline to victims of sexual assaults. PAAR is located at 81 South 19th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. 

24/7 Confidential Hotline: 1-866-363-7273 

PAAR provides confidential walk-in hours at Pitt. Hours and locations are posted online

 

Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh*

The Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh   provides supportive services including counseling, advocacy, assistance in obtaining a Protection from Abuse Order (PFA), Sexual Violence Protection Order or Protection from Intimidation Order and a 24/7 free confidential hotline. Contact them at 412-687-8005. 

 

Center for Victims*

Center for Victims is a community based nonprofit organization and the largest, most comprehensive, inclusive provider of services, advocacy, and education for victims of all crime in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Located at 3433 E Carson St Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15203  

24-Hour Crisis Hotline – 1-866-644-2882 

 

Resolve Crisis Services* 

Resolve Crisis Services is a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service that can be used by all residents of Allegheny County. Resolve provides: Crisis counseling and support, referrals, and intervention services for adults, teens, and their loved ones.

Resolve 24-hour Crisis Help Line: 1-888-7-YOU-CAN (796-8226)

 

*Resource provides confidential services (and is not mandated to report to the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX)

Substance Abuse Resources
Housing Resources

Allegheny Link: For emergency shelter after 5pm at 1-866-730-2368: If you are currently homeless or about to become homeless and are looking for shelter or a housing program, please call Allegheny Link at 1-866-730-2368.

Financial Resources

Financial Wellness
For financial counseling, including budgeting for food, we suggest reaching out to Joel Philistin and Janet McLaughlin of the Financial Wellness Program. Joel and Janet can be reached via email at jop131@pitt.edu and janetmcl@pitt.edu, respectively.

Student Employment 
Pitt’s Office of Human Resource has a special webpage for student employment where you can find a variety of on-campus and remote job opportunities just for Pitt students.  

 OAFA — Access to Aid 
The Office of Admissions and Financial aid can help make sure you have access to all of the financial resources you are eligible for. If you would like to meet with an OAFA representative, you can set up a meeting by either replying to this email or reaching out directly to Tim Bush, who is the financial aid expert on the Meal Assistance Program team. Tim can be reached at tim.bush@pitt.edu.   

Utility Assistance

You may qualify for utility savings through your provider.   

International Student Support

The Office of International Services (OIS) can advise international students on various work authorizations and immigration policies and may be able to help connect international students to additional support. If you haven’t, you can contact the immigration specialist associated with your school (OIS directory) or to Susanna Deemer at swdeemer@pitt.edu. if you are not sure who your immigration specialist is.